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  • Unit Title

    Introduction to Maritime Science, Engineering and Technology

  • Unit Code

    ENS2190

  • Year

    2021

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Themelina PARASKEVA

Description

This unit provides an introduction to the ocean environment and the role of maritime engineers in the design of maritime infrastructure. The unit covers essential elementary knowledge of marine sciences, types of marine crafts and maritime structures, marine systems, and ocean renewable energy technology. The unit also introduces students to the application of project management concepts and tools within the broader maritime engineering context.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain key concepts and fundamental principles of marine sciences relevant to maritime engineering.
  2. Describe different types of marine crafts and structures and explain their differences in terms of operational role(s) and the systems required to operate them.
  3. Work collaboratively to plan, conduct, report and present on a maritime project.
  4. Reflect upon the importance of sustainable engineering practices and professional ethics, within maritime engineering.

Unit Content

  1. Maritime Engineering: types of ships and types of offshore structures.
  2. Roles of the International Maritime Organization (IMO); flag/port states; classification societies; design codes and guidelines.
  3. Marine diesel engines and auxiliary machinery: lube oil systems, cooling systems, fuel oil systems, ballast and bilge systems.
  4. Steam and gas turbines. Other auxiliary machinery/systems: steering gear, propulsion systems, control systems, electrical systems, anchoring and mooring systems.
  5. Maritime Science: oceanography; introduction to wave mechanics; regular waves, random waves; wind, current, tide.
  6. Maritime Technology: marine renewable energy systems; wave energy converters, offshore wind turbines.
  7. Aquaculture and fish farming units, blue economy.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentIndividual assignment20%
AssignmentQuiz10%
ProjectGroup project30%
Examination ^End of semester examination40%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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